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Serre Chevalier, France
Serre Chevalier is actually a group of 13 villages stretching along a valley in the southern French Alps.
At a Glance
- Altitude (max):
- 2830
- Altitude (min):
- 1200
- Price guide:
- A wide range of accommodation is available in Serre Che - Chalet board prices start at £247 pp early season with January departures as low as £308 pp (for chalet board and transfers from Turin). Apartment prices in January are £271 pp with Hotel accommodation in The Grand being £346 pp for the same dates.
- Market day:
- Villeneuve - Tuesday. Briancon - Wednesday. Chantemerle - Thursday. Monetier Les Bains - Friday.
- Top 5 things to do:
1. The thermal baths in Monetier
2. Piste Basher driving school
3. Apres ski at the Grotte (on a live music night!)
4. Kite Surfing lessons with Kite Legend (Col du Laut)
5. Ice Driving
6 (I know it's supposed to be 5, but there are too many to choose from!) Ski down the Casse de Boeuf black run. Watch this here
- Local currency:
- €
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Internet access:
- Yes - WIFI
- Swimming pool:
- Indoor and outdoor
Serre Chevalier
If you arrive from Grenoble over the Col du Lauteret the first village is Monetier Les Bains – which, as the name suggests, is a spa village. The final town at the far end is Briançon which, at 1,200m above sea level is the highest town in Europe and boasts more than 300 days sunshine a year. All the villages are linked by one ski area – the Grand Serre Chevalier.The old town of Briancon is a fortified town built by Vauban and is now protected by Unesco. Extra activities in resort - Ice rink, ski doo, ice driving track, indoor swimming pool, Spa (sauna, jacuzzi,massages etc), Paragliding school, Riding school, Cinéma.The new thermal baths in Monetier Les Bains, has natural thermal waters which are heated to 45 degrees and the complex has lots of different spa facilities designed to help you relax (see Doing more...)
W2010/11 sees the addition of a new 6 man chair lift which will improve the sytem in Villeneuve/Monetier and there will also be some more snow cannons on Chantemerle.
Accommodation in Serre Chevalier
Chalet Amandier
The Amandier is a beautiful wooden chalet with fantastic views. It has 7 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 16 people. Read More
Chalet Ridon
Chalet Ridon is perfectly situated at the bottom of the Aravet lift in Villeneuve – ski in and out! The chalet has 5 half levels with 8 bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and tv room. Read MoreFrom £235.00
Chalet 52 - Best Western Premier Chantemerle
Chalet 52 - Best Western Premier Chantemerle. Opened in February 2009 this new 4 star hotel is a fabulous addition to Serre Chevalier. Read MoreFrom £248.00
Les Chalets du Jardin Alpin
These self catered chalets sleeping up to either 7 or 9 people are situated next to the Pontillas lifts and lake in Villeneuve. Read MoreFrom £146.00
Residence L'Alpaga
Located in the heart of the mountain village of Villeneuve – La Salle Les Alpes, the Pierre & Vacances L’Alpaga residence at Serre Chevalier draws inspiration from an architecture unique to the department of the “Hautes Alpes”. Read More
Chalet Chez Bear
Chalet Chez Bear is a delightful chalet owned and run by Helen and Matthew, who go out of their way to ensure all guests have a fantastic holiday. Read More
Grand Hotel
The Grand hotel is opposite the Olympic piste called the "Luc Alphand" and at the foot of the lifts. It has a lovely south facing terrace perfect for catching some of the sunshine Serre Chevalier is known for. Read MoreFrom £356.00
Residence du Temple (Briancon)
Résidence du Temple is situated in the heart of the Briancon old town, a world heritage UNESCO site, famous for its blue skies, endless sunshine and outstanding air quality. Read MoreLocation of Serre Chevalier
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Photos of Serre Chevalier
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Pictures of resort
Serre Chevalier - photo taken in January 2010
Pictures of resort 3
Snowfall Jan 2010
Pictures of resort 2
snowfall in Jan 2010
Events in Serre Chevalier
21 December 2010 to 25 December 2010
Serre Chevalier gets all lit up and invites children and adults to celebrate a Christmas full of wonders in this series of shows. Each afternoon a free show with street performers, talks and stories.
World Snow Kite Masters09:30 8 January 2011 to 23:30 16 January 2011
At the mythical spot in Le Lautaret, the current best riders will come and show us their mastery for this new extreme sport. Over a week, fifteen top people in this discipline will be defying the law of gravity in a festive and colourful atmosphere. The week also includes Démo Freestyle Ski and Snowboard, Live Music, Dj’s, Barbecues Snowkitemasters is above all an International gathering of passionate persons of glide and snowkite!!!
Running race on snow in Serre Chevalier9 January 2011
Ever thought you wanted to run 28km on the snow in a competition against a range of European nationals? Your chance has come!
Short Breaks in Serre Chevalier
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